Design and technology: Key stage 2
Our KS2 Design and technology scheme of work provides structured lesson plans for Years 3 to 6, helping pupils design, make and think creatively.
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Explore engaging Design and technology units for Key Stage 2; strands can be taught in any order, however, follow the suggested order of units in each strand to support progression of knowledge and skills. Lessons cover six key areas: Structures, Mechanical systems, Cooking and Nutrition, Electrical systems, Digital world and Textiles. Each unit includes structured lesson plans, helpful teacher guidance, supporting resources and demo videos to make planning and delivery easier in the primary classroom.guidance, supporting resources and demo videos to make planning and delivery easier in the primary classroom.
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Design and technologyStructures: Product packaging
Exploring how 3D shell structures are created from nets, investigating their use in packaging and applying this understanding to create original designs.
(5 lessons)
Design and technologyMechanical systems: Making a moving monster
Investigating linkage mechanisms and making a moving monster toy.
(4 lessons)
Design and technologyTextiles: Cushions
Learning how to use cross-stitch and appliqué when designing and making a cushion.
(4 lessons)
Design and technologyElectrical systems: Electric poster
Exploring information design and simple electrical systems by creating an electronic poster using a basic circuit.
(4 lessons)
Design and technologyDigital world: Wearable technology
Designing a new piece of light-up wearable technology with flashing LEDs that responds to a light sensor.
(5 lessons)
Design and technologyDigital world: Wearable technology
Developing an understanding of programmable products by designing, coding and promoting wearable technology for use in low-light conditions.
(6 lessons)
Design and technologyTextiles: Egyptian collars
Learning how to cross-stitch and appliqué to decorate and assemble Egyptian collars, representing the pupils' unique personalities.
(4 lessons)
Design and technologyCooking and nutrition: Eating seasonally
Investigating seasonal food in the UK and applying pupils' understanding to create a seasonal food tart.
(6 lessons)
Design and technologyMechanical systems: Pneumatic toys
Investigating how compressed air can create movement within a mechanism and be used in a working pneumatic toy.
(5 lessons)
Design and technologyStructures: Constructing a castle
Exploring the features and structure of castles through designing and making a model castle.
(4 lessons)
